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Annapolis — Maryland city guide

The Maryland State Archives says the State House is open daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Christmas and New Year's Day, charges no admission fee, requires photo ID for adults and searches bags; group tours need advance reservation on weekdays. We read this through a search summary. We verified no other Annapolis attraction prices or transit fares, and read no NOAA station for Annapolis itself.

Annapolis at a glance
TopicDetail
Best forA government and history stop
Trade-offsSecurity screening; details via a search summary
Getting aroundWe verified no local transit fare
Key placesMaryland State House
NearbyBaltimore, Chesapeake Bay

What to see and do

Facts are from the State Archives page (read October 20, 2026, via a search summary); confirm hours before you go.

Practical notes

See transportation for the transit facts we verified and the hotels guide for how lodging taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.

Our assessment

Bring photo ID; we have not visited.

Sources

Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 20, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Maryland State House free?

The State Archives lists no admission fee.

What are its hours?

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily except Christmas and New Year's Day.

What do I need to bring?

Photo ID for adults; bags are searched.

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